The 2024 Grey Cup wasn’t just about touchdowns and tackles—it turned into royalty meets boy band chaos, and we are absolutely here for it. Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex (and apparent Canadian football enthusiast), waltzed into BC Place in Vancouver on Sunday (November 17) like a royal referee ready to blow the whistle on boring pregame vibes.
The 40-year-old royal charmer shocked fans when he popped up unannounced during the pre-show, casually promoting the 2025 Invictus Games like it was his side hustle. His excitement? Palpable. His game analysis? Minimal. “Really looking forward to the game getting started,” he declared on TSN, with the enthusiasm of someone who just learned what a touchdown is. He even dropped a hearty “Let’s go!”—because nothing says “I’m totally one of you football people” like generic sports enthusiasm.
But wait, the royalty wasn’t the only thing shaking things up. Cue the Jonas Brothers, who took the halftime show and turned it into a pop spectacle that made fans scream louder than a 4th-and-goal play. Nick, Joe, and Kevin hit the stage looking like they’ve never aged since “Year 3000.” On Instagram, they hyped the crowd with a cheeky message: “Thank you to everyone at @cfl for such a warm welcome! See you tonight for the @twistedteacanada Grey Cup Halftime Show 😎.” Yes, they even used the sunglasses emoji, because why not flex a little?
But let’s talk about the real twist here—did you know the Jonas Brothers are creeping up on their 20th anniversary as a band? Two decades of bops, breakups, and reunions, and they’re teasing some “big things” to celebrate in 2025. (Will there be cake? A time machine to the actual Year 3000? Stay tuned!)
Meanwhile, Joe Jonas has been moonlighting as a Latin Grammy star, performing en español with Ela Taubert, the reigning Best New Artist winner. They debuted their duet “¿Cómo Pasó?” which roughly translates to “How Did This Happen?”—a sentiment shared by all of us watching Prince Harry at a Canadian football game.
The Grey Cup wasn’t just a battle of CFL teams; it was a cultural mashup featuring a royal hypeman and a boy band who probably don’t know what a first down is either. Canada, you’ve outdone yourself. 👑🎸🏈
